NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.25 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

1 whole garlic clove

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti until just al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic and ground turkey until the meat is browned and cooked through.

• 4

  Season the turkey with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, then stir in the fresh baby spinach until it is just wilted.

• 5

  Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and toss with the cooked ziti until the pasta is thoroughly coated.

• 6

  Spoon half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish, dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the layer, and cover with the remaining pasta.

• 7

  Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.